The sell-out Vasari 'clutch' is made of coated paper, has stitched edges and even comes with eyelets - for breathability? Safety? Your convenience?

That the German fashion house's design looks identical - but for a subtle logo - to the highly practical but tell-tale bags that wrap around longnecks, packed lunches or doctors' prescriptions is, we can only assume, a whimsical statement by the high fashion maven.

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Jil Sander sent models down the a/w 2012 catwalk holding the designer loot.

Worn on men's runways, we're fairly sure the look is unisex, giving even the most elegant female Jil Sander fan the chance to dabble in hobo-chic.

The Telegraphreports that the dubious accessory has sold out at its one London stockist as well as at the brand's online store. And a black leather version will leave just enough change from $800 to buy a six-pack.

As droll as the splurge buy is, it is not the first time Jil Sander has reappropriated another man's rubbish. The label sent models down the catwalk with coloured plastic shopping bags last year - acetate versions of your average supermarket carrier bag.

Let's just hope these victims of fashion don't accidentally chuck out their latest wardrobe acquisitions next time the rubbish is collected.

It's not the first time Jil Sander has reappropriated carrier bags - she featured acetate shoppers in her s/s 2011 line.